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whether

/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ conjonction B1

En français : si, que, soit, si oui ou non

  1. Introduces a simple indirect question (with no correlative). · Whether we'll be on time I'm unsure.· Do you know whether he's coming?
  2. Indicates doubt between possibilities (usually with correlative or). · He chose the correct answer, but whether by luck or by skill I don't know.· I can't decide whether to get divorced now or wait.
  3. Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or). · He's coming, whether you like it or not.· I'll enjoy playing with my friends again, whether we win or lose.
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Dans la bibliothèque

I know not, sir, when I got this habit of yawning, nor whether these attacks of howling were inflicted on me as a judgment for my crimes, or for any other cause; but this I do know, that when I yawn for the third time, I actually turn into a wolf and attack men.” With this speech he commenced a second fit of yawning and again howled like a wolf, as he had at first.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 66 · B2
And I wanted to see everything that was to be seen on that boat, because I didn’t know whether I’d ever have another opportunity.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 19 · C1
She longed to inquire of the housekeeper whether her master were really absent, but had not courage for it.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 275 · B2
But, Lizzy, you can tell us whether it is like or not.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 275 · B2

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